Unidentified cat in Norfolk

Is this a Wildcat seen in Norfolk? September 2011. Wildlife photographer - Rob Haynes - was out on the Holkham Estate in Norfolk with his wife, when they spotted an unusual looking cat in the undergrowth. Rob managed to get a photo fo the animal, though it was getting dark by then.

The black leags and dark stripe along the spine are quite distinctive, though not enough for Wildlife Extra to pronounce what type of cat this is. If you think you know, let us know.

 Rob says:

"As a professional wildlife photographer out photographing owls on Sunday 28th August at Holkham Estate in Norfolk, my wife spotted a large cat like shape in undergrowth and alerted me. I managed to get some shots of the animal at dusk (at a high 800 ISO). We asked for clarification from mr Danny Bamping of British Big Cat society and he confirmed it as a sighting of a Wildcat related to a scottish Wildcat/Hybrid."

 

Our thanks to Rob Haynes for sending us this image.

All images are copyright Rob Haynes FeatherandFur WildPix.

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